Quality Controller - ISO/QC Lead with Lab Oversight

The Key Recruitment Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Bonus

Provident fund

Company housing

Job summary

The Key Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Controller for a well-established chemical manufacturer near Piet Retief (Iswepe), Mpumalanga. You will own the Quality Control function, monitor materials, water quality, and finished products to meet specifications, and drive corrective actions.

You will lead laboratory staff, ensure adherence to safety procedures, and maintain ISO/QMS compliance. English communication is required for team coordination and reporting.

Qualifications

• B. Sc/ B. Tech in Chemistry is required.
• 3 years’ experience in industrial chemical operation.
• 3 years’ experience supervising a team.
• 3 years’ exposure to Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assume accountability for the Quality Control function and monitor the raw materials, water quality and manufacturing of finished product in line with agreed specifications.
• Monitor in-process and final product parameters and inform and recommend the relevant process changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Analyse products and make recommendations for the production of adhesives, specials and all other products.
• Manage hazardous chemicals on site.
• Ensure the effective performance of the laboratory personnel.
• Comply with production and safety procedures.
• Comply with the requirements of ISO and Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Quality control

Team supervision

HSE compliance

English communication

Education

B. Sc/ B. Tech in Chemistry

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

The Key Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Controller for a well-established chemical manufacturer near Piet Retief (Iswepe), Mpumalanga. You will own the Quality Control function, monitor materials, water quality, and finished products to meet specifications, and drive corrective actions.

You will lead laboratory staff, ensure adherence to safety procedures, and maintain ISO/QMS compliance. English communication is required for team coordination and reporting.